Dare to Fly

Simple Lessons in Never Giving Up

von Martha McSally

288 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

“Like the A-10 aircraft she flew in combat, retired colonel and fighter pilot Martha McSally is a gritty individual who loves our Air Force and personified its core values of excellence, integrity, and service before self, while standing up to make it a better institution for everyone who serves. How to be resolute, do the right thing, persevere, find gratitude, and learn compassion are just some of the lessons in her inspirational life story.” —Ron FOGLEMAN, General (ret.), U.S. Air Force; former Air Force Chief of StaffCombining the soulful honestyof Make Your Bed with the inspiringpower of You Are a Badass, America’sfirst female combat jet pilot and Arizona Senator Martha McSally shows you howto clear the runway of your life: embrace fear, transform doubt, succeed whenyou are expected to fail, and soar to great heights in this motivational lifeguide. Martha McSally is an extraordinary achiever whoseinner strength and personal principles have helped her overcome adversitythroughout her life. Initially rejected from Air Force flight school becauseshe was too short, she refused to give up, becoming the first female fighterpilot to fly in combat and the first to command a combat fighter squadron inUnited States history. During her twenty-six-year military career, she foughtto free American servicewomen stationed in the Middle East fromrestrictions requiring them to don full-body, black abayas and ride inthe backs of cars – and won.  McSally has continued to serve America, firstin the House of Representatives, and now as a U.S. Senator from Arizona. McSally is also a survivor. Sheshares how her experiences propelled her to become a fighter for justice in andout of the cockpit. In this powerful, uplifting book, McSally reflects on hersuccesses and failures, shares key principles that have guided her, and revealsinvaluable lessons to break barriers, thrive through darkness, and make someoneproud in your life. “Courage isn’t magic or genetics. It is a choice. Bychoosing to do things afraid, you discover your own power to overcome.” Filledwith fresh stories and insights, Dare to Fly will help each of us findthe courage inside to break our barriers, endure turbulence, and keep flyinghigh. 

• Themen: Gesellschaft und Sozialwissenschaften Gesellschaft und Kultur, allgemein Gesellschaftliche Gruppen, Gemeinschaften und Identitäten Gruppen Frauen und Mädchen
• ISBN: 9780062996299
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 25.05.2021
• Größe: 203 x 132 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins